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15 Cards in this Set
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What are the two reasons it is important that the codes govern the fire alarm systems installation? |
Increase the effectiveness of fire alarm systems
Increase the reliability of fire alarm systems |
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What codes play the most important role in design and installation for fire alarm systems? |
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA
International Building Code (IBC) |
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What five NFPA and ICC Codes apply to fire alarm design? |
- NFPA72 National Fire Alarm Code - NFPA101 Life Safety Code - IBC International Building Code - NFPA5000 Building Construction & Safety - NFPA72 National Electric Code |
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Which codes govern how to install fire alarm equipment? |
NFPA72 National Fire Alarm Code |
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Which codes govern when a fire alarm system is required? |
NFPA101 Life Safety Code
IBC International Building Code
NFPA5000 Building Construction & Safety |
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What are the two types of fire alarm designs? |
Prescriptive Design
Performance Based Design |
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What is prescriptive design? |
Follows the minimum code requirements |
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What is performance based design? |
Increases the codes, and the requirements of the codes, when the level of protection needs to be increased |
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Which codes detail the device to be installed, building notification requirements and off premise monitoring requirements? |
NFPA 101 & IBC |
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What three requirements does NFPA72 entail? |
Determines location and spacing requirements
Minimum functions the system is required to provide
Maintenance testing and inspection requirements |
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What building codes determine building occupancies? |
NFPA101, IBC, and NFPA5000 |
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What fire alarm technologies are their? |
Active Multiplex Systems (derived channel) McColloh Transmission Technology One and Two Way RF (radio) Transmission Direct Connection and Dire Wire Technology Public Fire Reporting Systems |
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Listed in NFPA72, what are the eight major parts? |
Fundamental Requirements Initiating Devices Protected Premises Notification Appliances Supervising Station Public Fire Alarm Systems Inspection Testing and Maintenance Household Fire Alarm Systems |
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Which codes govern wiring requirements for Fire Alarm systems? |
NFPA70 National Electric Code Article 760 |
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What three requirements does NFPA70 entail? |
Fill Limitations Box Fill Requirements Classification of Wiring Proper Methods for Installing Cable |
